What year was the Articles of Confederation?

• 1787
• 1763
• 1777
• 1781

The Articles of Confederation was considered American's first __________ constitution.

• strong

• weak

With the Articles of Confederation, who had most of the power?

• the federal government

• the states

What is one weakness about the A.O.C.?

• no foreign affairs
• no national army

Which of the following made the Articles of Confederation weak?

• the power to make treaties 
• congress couldn't tax the states

What is a constitution?

• a document that has the fundamental laws and plan of government

• an agreement between countries

Because the Articles of Confederation was weak, the Continental Congress created the ________________________ in 1787 to replace it.

• U.S. Constitution

• Preamble

What is the Continental Congress?

• A group of delegates from each colony who would meet in Philadelphia to discuss issues about the government

• A group of militiamen who would fight for their state in the American Revolution

During which war was the Articles of Confederation written?
Hint: 1777

• The French and Indian War
• The American Revolution

The Articles of Confederation lacked (did not have) a _______________, or chief executive, to lead the new nation.

• King

• President